Google Pixel XL vs HTC DROID DNA: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Pixel XL:

OLED

DROID DNA:

LCD
Weight

DROID DNA: 26.3 g lighter

Pixel XL:

168 g

DROID DNA:

141.7 g
Width

DROID DNA: 5.2 mm narrower

Pixel XL:

75.7 mm

DROID DNA:

70.5 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID DNA: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Pixel XL:

5.5 in

DROID DNA:

5 in
Chipset

Pixel XL:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)

DROID DNA:

Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Depth

Pixel XL: 1.2 mm thinner

Pixel XL:

8.5 mm

DROID DNA:

9.7 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Pixel XL

Height:

154.7 mm +13.7 mm versus DROID DNA
Width:

75.7 mm +5.2 mm versus DROID DNA
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. DROID DNA

Height:

141 mm
Width:

70.5 mm
Depth:

9.7 mm +1.2 mm versus Pixel XL

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

168 g

+26.3 g versus DROID DNA
2. DROID DNA

141.7 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Pixel XL

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. DROID DNA

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Pixel XL has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than DROID DNA.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Pixel XL: Original memory entry

32/128 GB · 512GB 4GB

DROID DNA: Original memory entry

16 GB (11 GB user available) · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Pixel XL

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. DROID DNA

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Pixel XL

3450 mAh

+1430 mAh versus DROID DNA
2. DROID DNA

2020 mAh

Specifications

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1. Pixel XL2. DROID DNA

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Dimensions (HxWxD)	154.7 Х 75.7 Х 8.5 mm	141 Х 70.5 Х 9.7 mm
Weight	168 g	141.7 g
Technology	AMOLED	Super LCD3
Screen size	5.5" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2560 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/128 GB 512GB 4GB	16 GB (11 GB user available) 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3450 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2020 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 4+
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)	Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.2%	69.3%
PPI /points per inch/	534 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Rear camera, main	12.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Camera specs	12.3 MP f/2.0 1/2.3'' 1.55µm PDAF & laser AF	8 MP AF
Functions	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama	LED flash HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.4 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	2.1 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 320
Antutu 7 score *	145789	24864
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1627	532
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4060	1332
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	7506	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2141	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	310	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	861	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Release date	2016 October	2012 November
Colors	Quite Black Very Silver Really Blue	Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 552 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 32 h (3G) Music play - Up to 130 h	Stand by time- Up to 353 h Talking time- Up to 12 h 40 min
Body build	Front glass aluminum body partial glass back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 18(800) 19(800) 20(800) 21(1500) 26(850) 28(700) 32(1500) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 13(700) - Verizon
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE aptX	4.0 A2DP aptX
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.25 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Pixel XL, DROID DNA.
Specification	Pixel XL	DROID DNA
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging - Splash and dust resistant - Versions: Global USA North America	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - For Verizon

Google Pixel XL vs HTC DROID DNA

Google Pixel XL

HTC DROID DNA

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Depth

Physical size

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID DNA

Weight

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID DNA

Screen size

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID DNA

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID DNA

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Pixel XL

2. DROID DNA

Specifications

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